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Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama is set on the beach front, 20 meters from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 12 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.
Ravenska
Netherlands
Great facilities - love the pool! Location is perfect, as it is closed to bars, restaurants and the beach. All within walking distance.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
387 reviews
Price from£92.45per night
Villa Coco
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Villa Coco, in the heart of Santa Catalina, is a luxury boutique hotel and one of the most famous in the small and picturesque town.
Sergio Miguel
Germany
- the outdoor shower
- spacious and comfortable room
- the terrace and the pool to relax
- free bikes
- high quality food in own restaurant
- nice housekeeping staff
- welcome drink while checking in
- everything in walking distance
- our little friend Gigi the cat :)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
310 reviews
Price from£128.55per night
OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Located in Santa Catalina, 300 metres from Estero, OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Peter
Canada
Everything.. we were only planning on staying for 7 days. Less then an hour being here we changed our plans for the rest of our stay in Panama and stayed here for 11 day. We travel many times per year around the world and I admit this location, property, staff and amenities are 10 / 10 exceptional. The staff upgraded us to a complete house. It was aprox 400 sq/ft equipped fully with full kitchen, king size bed, air conditioning and patio overlooking the ocean. Largest houses in the area and very clean. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from£111.82per night
Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Hotel Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant is set 40 mts from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 15 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.
Laura
Panama
Excellent views
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
885 reviews
Price from£82.38per night
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines offers accommodation in Santa Catalina. The property is located in front of the beach, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Kamens-Brown
United States
Could not get coffee until 8 am
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
390 reviews
Price from£58.11per night
Hotel Las Hamacas
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Offering a terrace, views of the pool and garden Hotel Las Hamacas is centrally located in Santa Catalina. The property is very close to surfing beaches, diving shops and restaurants.
Carolina
Germany
Nice kitchen, you get what you pay for. I recommend
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
441 reviews
Price from£38.83per night
Hotel Brisa Mar
Hotel in Santa Catalina
Boasting a bar, Hotel Brisa Mar is located in Santa Catalina in the Veraguas region, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach and 1.6 km from Estero.
Tadeáš
Czech Republic
The room was clean and there was a nice terrace to chill in the evening. Shared kitchen was well equipped and also clean. There is a bar underneath the accommodation if you want to have a beer after a trip. Noise from the bar wasn't any problem for our sleep.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
190 reviews
Price from£28.81per night
Hibiscus Garden
Hotel in Santa Catalina
The beachfront Hibiscus Garden is located on Lagartero Beach just 10 km from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging.
Hunt
United States
Angie took good care of us.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
176 reviews
Price from£52.83per night
Coibahouse
Santa Catalina
Coibahouse is a quaint property located along the beach in Santa Catalina that features 24-hour reception and the friendly staff can assist with the arrangements for island outings and fishing.
Jeanne
France
Amazing view. Direct access to the beach. Very quiet and close to the centers for scuba-diving and diving.
Seemed like the best accommodation of the town. Would 200% recommend!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
186 reviews
Price from£92.45per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Sara
United Kingdom
The cabins are interesting and the location is good
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,038 reviews
Price from£30.41per night
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What guests said about Santa Catalina:
- 6.0Scored 6.0
Santa Catalina is an interesting place.
Santa Catalina is an interesting place. If I were younger and a surfer, it might be awesome. At this stage it feels like it is still the frontier, the “wild west” of Panama. It is obviously super popular with the crunchy backpacker and surfer crowd, and judging by the development taking place (golf course down the road), it will soon be popular with the expats and gringos as well.
GlenUnited States - 10Scored 10
Good place to have a day trip to Coiba, we did an excellent...
Good place to have a day trip to Coiba, we did an excellent snorkelling tour with Watching Dolphins. Playa Estero is very pleasant for a lazy afternoon ( but better with a car!). Some pleasant restaurants in the village : We liked lodge bar and restaurant, very good and friendly. Very disappointed by Los Penguinos, beautiful view and nice for a drink, but very very very long service. There is an ATM near the Pharmacia and supermarket.ClaudeFrance - 10Scored 10
I’ve been to Santa Catalina about 9x in the last 15 yrs.
I’ve been to Santa Catalina about 9x in the last 15 yrs. It’s clearly a place I enjoy. I’m there for the diving. If you go there to dive you should visit Isla Coiba … it’s world class. Of course you also have surfing, kayaking, fishing, walking on the beach or just relaxing at your hotel pool. Highly recommend getting out and enjoying one of the many restaurants. I also really like the people, who I find friendly and hard working. Hangout by the beach at sunset and you’ll find locals & tourist playing volleyball or just sitting over a cold beer enjoying the view.JoeUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Santa Catalina is quiet surf town.
Santa Catalina is quiet surf town. During the day, most of the restaurants were closed. There are two beaches, the nicer one is Estero beach, which is good place to surf, even for the beginners. You can do snorkling trips, diving, surf or kayaking to the Santa Catalina island, where the beach was great and water clear.RiikkaJJFinland - 10Scored 10
Santa Catalina is an extremely nice surfer town!
Santa Catalina is an extremely nice surfer town! It is definitely one of my favourite spots in Panama in general! It is more remote so if you are a solo traveler I would suggest staying in a social hostel. The people are friendly and it is a really nice town as a beginning surfer or advanced. And you should do the coiba tour!!! It is so beautifull, i have no regrets paying a little more for a tour like this.AAnonymous - 10Scored 10
One of the top places I've been to for scuba diving, I've...
One of the top places I've been to for scuba diving, I've been there a few times and I've seen whale sharks, bull sharks, white tip sharks, giant oceanic rays, cownose rays, eels, sea turtles, sea horses, frogfish, etc. Loved eating in Hotel Iguanito, Ai Mamita (in Villa Coco Hotel), and for breakfast: Café Panachocolat and Sugar Mamas. Not super easy to get around, you basically need a shuttle or car to go through the bumpy road. Once there, it's a bit hilly for the average walker/bike rider. If you stay in the intersection where all the dive centers are located, and you're there to scuba dive, then you're walking distance from everything you need.SandraPanama
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- From £58.11 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 390 reviewsThe staff went here above and beyond for us. I thought I had booked an extra night we loved it so much, but I messed up the date and had reserved the following night. I assumed it's my loss as they were booked for the consecutive night and we had nowhere to go. One of the amazing staff members found my friend in the restaurant and told them there was a last minute cancellation and could move us into that room for the night without any change fee! No chain hotel would do this. Stay here, it's beautiful beach side views with pool.
DianaUnited States - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 273 reviewsJuan and Chris put passion and care into every detail at this hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean and they personally prepare delicious food and drinks at their restaurant - so much so that it’s often packed with local expats. They know the area very well, offering plenty of advice about excursions and even arranging a snorkeling trip to Coiba for us. It’s at a perfect price point for couples or older travelers in particular. Take advantage of this opportunity, as there aren’t many places left like this!MichaelUnited States
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 885 reviewsBreakfast was excellent and the evening meal in the restaurant was good, possibly the best food in town for the money. The room was nice but looked out over the parking area, not a garden view. There is a pizza place and coffee/ice-cream place very nearby. People running the hotel were very helpful. The pool was clean and there were shaded areas and loungers in the garden.
DavidUnited States - From £58.11 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 390 reviewsthe area (close to the beach) is amazing, you can rent surfboards and the offered trip to Isla Coiba is worth the money (and the same price like everyone else), the small pool is nice and clean, you can relax being in the hotel, getting drinks and swimming in the sea at the same time which is kind of unique there. beach is clean too.SinhaGermany
- From £45.78 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 353 reviewsLocation is great, easy to walk into town and possible to walk to the beach, although a little long in the heat but doable. Poll is lovely and views of the sunset are beautiful. Staff were helpful and you can book a Coiba trip directly with the hotel and they will pick you up in the morning which is very convenient.EllyUnited Kingdom
- From £30.82 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 829 reviewsA great hostel run by a super friendly family from Santa Catalina. The bungalow in the front with a private terace a great view and direct acces to the beach is mind blowing. The people speak fluently english. I had a problem with my car and the family did the whole conversation with the rental company for me.RobertSwitzerland
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 275 reviewsSuper easy check-in process, seamless entry and responsiveness for the host :) Great location central to all the beaches in town. Amazing wifi, worked all week without issues (power went out 1 day but that's Panama, the hotel nearby turned into my office for the afternoon) Spacious and great kitchenJohnUnited States
- From £43.14 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 245 reviewsThe owner Francesco and his team made this trip so unique! Eco-Lodge is definitely a good choice while staying in Santa Catalina! And of course, please try the restaurant of Francesco, it is worth it! We felt like a part of this familiar team, so we highgly recommend this place!
VanessaAustria - From £16.73 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 296 reviewsBreakfast was complete, coffe, pancake and fruit, the host make the breakfast once you are up so everything is fresh. The location has everything close, beach, restaurants, however you can cook your own meal, that also a plus if you don't want to expend additional money.De leonPanama
- From £92.45 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 387 reviewsThis is probably the nicest hotel in the area. The room is large and the bed is comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant is excellent and has great views. We would definitely stay here again. Get gas and go to an ATM before you arrive.LauraUnited States
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 885 reviews- Lorna is probably the nicest host you will find in Panama! - the view, combined with the location - it‘s not in the center of Santa Catalina, but you can reach everything by a short walk along the main streets or the beach (just head left when leaving the property)RamtinGermany
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 310 reviews- beautiful room with kingsize bed, outdoor shower and patio - nice pool are with canopy beds - beautifully decorated restaurant area - delicious fresh food at dinner and great atmosphere - hotel organizes tours to Isla Coiba in advanceChristianGermany
- From £34.87 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 778 reviewsClean, pretty, nice location - 7 minutes from the beach (20 from the surfers beach), great fruit shop and grocery store below, some restaurants and bars on the road, laundry on the next door hostel. Super nice manager! Big sharing kitchen.אביבPanama
- From £16.73 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 296 reviewsThe Family Vibe hang out cook together beach together sunsets are unreal it’s a feeling I’ve never felt the connection before like this in other hostels. Best night is BBQ night we kept extending & doing more nights in CatalinaLLois P.Germany
- From £39.62 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,038 reviewsIts nice hotel, in Santa Catalina, we mainly chose it because it was pet friendly and we booked late. The staff is super friendly and its close to the main activities on town.
LigiaPanama - 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 309 reviewsGreat Location and Great Views! Host was very accommodating, Room was extremely clean and comfortable. Best place out of three that we stayed in around Santa Catalina!
NicholasUnited States - From £30.82 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 829 reviewsEverything was perfect! It’s so beautiful and a great location. Also it’s the only hostel owned by a local family in Santa Catalina! Totally reccomend.LilaUnited States
- From £44.02 per night6.3Scored 6.3PleasantRated pleasant· 176 reviewsNot a swimming beach due to the muddy black beach, but at least it was quiet and away from the tourist crowds of Santa Catalina. Nice swimming pool.JonathanSouth Africa
- From £60.75 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 837 reviewsThe people at reception really nice and helpful! Great right on the beach and perfect for surfers and beach lovers
AliciaUnited Kingdom - From £60.75 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 837 reviewsThe hotel is one the beach, and the sand is soft and the water was clear and clean!KatherinePanama
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